Read the full list of Pennsylvania marijuana grower permit winners

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FILE - In this March 24, 2017, file photo, vials filled with samples of marijuana are arranged at the Blum medical marijuana dispensary, in Reno, Nev. Pennsylvania officials on Tuesday identifying the entities that were awarded permits to grow and process medical marijuana.

FILE - In this March 24, 2017, file photo, vials filled with samples of marijuana are arranged at the Blum medical marijuana dispensary, in Reno, Nev. Pennsylvania officials on Tuesday identifying the entities that were awarded permits to grow and process medical marijuana. (Scott Sonner/AP)

The Pennsylvania Department of Health announced the first 12 recipients of coveted grower and processor permits, and Lehigh Valley applicants were shut out. Regionally, two Berks County businesses won licenses as did a company in Luzerne County and one in Lackawanna County. They should begin growing and processing in 2018.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health announced the first 12 recipients of coveted grower and processor permits, and Lehigh Valley applicants were shut out. Regionally, two Berks County businesses won licenses as did a company in Luzerne County and one in Lackawanna County. They should begin growing and processing in 2018.